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WELCOME: Local Company “Milano Coffee” Has Joined The Growing Scout Community

DINER: Ex-Wildebeest Chef David Gunawan To Open “Farmer’s Apprentice” Next Month

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Crosstown’s “Café Medina” On The Hunt For Cook And Barista

LOOKCITY: New Elytra Collection Lookbook Video From East Van’s Own “Wasted Effort”

GOODS: “Bella Wines” Announces Release Of Two New 2012 Vintage Sparkling Wines

DINER: Blood Alley’s Salt Tasting Room To Open New Location In Kitsilano Next Month

GOODS: Whistler’s “Araxi” Announces Dates For Their Summer Long Table Dinner Series

ZULU REPORT: All The Awesome Sounds That You Should Be Listening To This Week

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #445: Jane Cox Of Cause+Affect Named Globe & Mail Catalyst

GOODS: East Van Ghost Sign On The Side Of “Via Tevere” Restored By Local Artists

The View From Your Window #155: Looking Across False Creek From Fairview Slopes

GOODS: Yaletown’s Minami To Host Event With “Sake Samurai” & Hakkaisan Brewery

SOUNDTRACKING: A Few Thoughts On The Sudden And Unfortunate Closure Of “John”

DINER: First Look Inside The New Kitsilano Digs Of 49th Parallel & Lucky’s Doughnuts

GOODS: Chefs From Wildebeest & Calgary’s “Model Milk” Prepping For June 4th Supper

AWESOME THING WE ATE #894: Big Spread Of Peruvian Eats At East Van’s New Chicha

GOODS: Fundraiser For Big Sisters To Be Hosted By Hastings’ Stylegarage On May 30

VICTORY GARDENS: What To Grow In Your Garden Today? Plenty Of Summer Squash!

GOODS: Naramata’s “JoieFarm” Wins Gold At UK’s 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards

HEADS UP: “Vancouver Around The World” Special Pecha Kucha Night Tickets On Sale

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Gastown’s Pidgin On The Lookout For A Lead Host/Hostess

SEEN IN VANCOUVER #444: A Short Doc On Yaletown’s Favourite Barber, Farzad Salehi

GOODS: River Market Playing Host To Cool And Curated “Curious Flea” Next Weekend

GOODS: Gastown’s “Nicli Antica Pizzeria” Set To Celebrate Margherita Month In June

GOODS: “LaStella” Winery Pairs With Local Adventure Company For Unique Tastings

Foreign Intelligence Brief #416: And So We Examine The Many Facets Of Swedishness

OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS: Soon To Open “Homer St. Café & Bar” Seeking Managers

BARLEY MOWAT: On How To Properly Enjoy The Bejesus Out Of High Quality Craft Beer